Background:

The Bonner Connection is designed to represent the Bonner Foundation's commitment to serving the communities where there are both Bonner Scholar Programs and faith-based anti-hunger initiatives. In recognition of this commitment, the Foundation is seeking to provide priority grants for the purchase of food to the religious, community-based hunger relief programs that demonstrate an ongoing and meaningful partnership with a neighboring Bonner Scholars Program.

Funding Procedures:

In funding anti-hunger initiatives that have a connection with a Bonner Scholars Program, several factors guide the Foundation's decision-making process. Generally preference is given to programs that:

• Are faith-based ministries; are sponsored by a congregation or a coalition of congregations; demonstrate a collaborative effort with participating Bonner Scholars in the fight against hunger and other related issues in the community.
• Demonstrate that the Foundation's funding will generate meaningful and innovative involvement on the part of the members of the congregation, the community, and the Bonner Scholars Program.
• Provide a nutritious and balanced diet for the hungry in a way that promotes and fosters their self-reliance, dignity and respect.
• Provide an opportunity for the Bonner Scholars to actively participate in roles of leadership, service, and responsibility within the hunger relief initiative and the community.

Use of Funds:

The Bonner Foundation offers grants for the purchase of food to expand an anti-hunger initiative's ability to meet the demands of the hungry living within its community. Foundation grants will not be made towards general operating expenses, endowments, start-up programs or capital campaigns.

Grant Size and Duration:

Grants range between $ 2,000 and $ 10,000 depending on the program and the needs of the community. Grants are awarded for a period of one year, with the possibility for renewal in subsequent years.

Proposal Deadlines:

Proposals are accepted by the Foundation on or before January 15. Proposals should be sent to Elaine Wheeler, Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, 10 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08540. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Wheeler at (609) 924-6663.